As we celebrate the many victories this day stands to commemorate, including movements toward pay equality, the advancement of women in underrepresented fields, and acknowledging the achievements of women and girls, we must consider the work still ahead of us, particularly as allies.

I am proud to have earned the support of two organizations committed to protecting our environment: Sierra Club's Washington chapter and SEEC PAC, the political arm of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition.

The Administration's immigration enforcement agenda is tearing families apart, creating fear throughout our communities, and harming our local economy. That is why I visited the ICE holding facility in Ferndale to conduct congressional oversight and get answers for the people I represent.